carricante

Here comes one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white grape variety Carricante. Fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted bouquet of citrus, white peach, yeast and smoke. Cool grapefruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral notes in the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, bright straw yellow. Opened with delicate honey notes, some banana, in the background after flintstone. Juicy and round at base and final, fine citrus fruit, clear on the final." Falstaff

"Delicately scented, this has aromas of yellow spring wildflower and white stone fruit. Light bodied and racy, the palate offers Meyer lemon, yellow apple and saline alongside crisp acidity that lends tension." Wine Enthusiast

"A dense white with cooked apple and papaya and some floral and dried-peach undertones. It’s full-bodied with gorgeous fruit and intensity. Really flavorful with a pleasing, chalky and minerally undertone and texture." James Suckling

Beautiful, single-varietal white from Carricante of Planeta's Etna-Dependance. A youthfully exuberant growth full of freshness, energy and minerality. Grown in exclusive conditions on volcanic soils and at altitudes of 870 meters, this wine prepares an exceptional pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"A tangy, fruity white with stone, apple and white-pineapple character. Some parsley. It’s medium to full body with attractive fruit and mineral undertones on the palate." James Suckling

"Wild herb, cedar, citrus and Spanish broom aromas shape the enticing nose. Savory and elegant, the racy palate delivers ripe apple, Bartlett pear, Meyer lemon and thyme. Vibrant acidity and saline mineral notes lend compelling tension." Wine Enthusiast

Fragrance of lemon, white flowers and broken stone. Desire for more. Also in the mouth the southern drop of Etna is not disappointing. A lively acidity and a long mineral finish make this white wine a perfect food companion. Structural elegance and pure white class of Etna. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright, pretty white with crushed lemon-rind, green-apple, almond and lemon aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with attractive fruit and a long, lively finish." James Suckling

Elegant, exotic-looking Etna Bianco with wonderfully wide aromas of tropical fruits, flowers and peach. Beautifully juicy, balanced and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale greenish yellow. Inviting nose with subtle aromatic notes of jasmine blossom and peach. Round and very juicy at the beginning and the end, also there a lot of green peach, long finish." Falstaff

Beautiful white from Carricante that captures the energy of Etna and reflects its essence. Yellow stone fruit, mint, floral and spice aromas on the nose. Complex on the palate, full fruit and subtle minerality on the palate. Racy and sophisticated. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made with Carricante grapes grown at 2,625 feet above sea level on the slopes of Mount Etna, this savory, vibrant white opens with delicate, enticing scents of Spanish broom, white stone fruit and a whiff of almond. On the racy, elegant palate, crisp acidity accompanies ripe yellow pear, Meyer lemon, oyster shell and tangy saline." Wine Enthusiast

"A very attractive Etna white with sliced-lemon, green-apple, crushed-stone and lime aromas and flavors. It’s full and tight on the palate with vivid acidity to the creamy texture. Some mineral and stone." James Suckling

With the Sul Vulcano line, Donnafugata's impressive declaration of love for the currently most popular wine hotspot Etna began. Straw yellow with golden reflections. Bouquet of white flowers and herbal and citrus notes. On the palate it is full, fresh and spicy and closes with impressive freshness, elegance and an exciting mineral vein. SUPERIORE.DE

Applause deserves the Carjcanti from own vineyards of the Etna. Yellow, with green reflexes. The bouquet reminds of apple, pineapple, brown butter and cinnamon, very aromatic at the palate, long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Smells like fruit cocktail with pears, pineapple, green melon and some fruit candy and honey. Fresh and tight on the palate with bright, zesty lemon and fresh-pineapple flavors and a touch of bitter grapefruit on the long, tight and fresh finish. Delicious carricante, keeping the interest level high throughout." James Suckling

Etna Bianco is made from the indigenous Carricante grape. A beguiling blend of aromas of fruit, minerals and roasted nuts, plus a fresh, round taste, good acidity and with a delicate sweetness in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Floral aromas of broom, Mediterranean brush and white stone fruit emerge from the glass. Tangy and vibrant, the linear palate offers yellow apple, Meyer lemon and a savory mineral note suggesting saline alongside racy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

In the history of Etna, the eruption of 1614 is legendary, as it lasted ten years and is thus to date the longest recorded eruption of the volcano that is still active today. A very impressive and fitting name for Planeta's Etna series of equally impressive wines.

Carricante from Planeta's Etna vineyard is an exceptional growth full of freshness, energy and minerality. This noble grape variety thrives under exclusive conditions, on volcanic soils and at altitudes of 870 metres. A wonderful pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich straw yellow. Opens with fragrant notes of flint, fragrant bergamot, some peach, very appealing. Taut and clear on the palate, lots of juicy peach, so right to bite into, fresh and very good tension, citrus on the final." Falstaff

"Lemon-rind, pear and green-apple aromas follow through to a full body with a round, creamy palate of ripe and dried fruit that comes across mostly tropical. Creamy texture. Really tangy." James Suckling

"Delicious, crisp and showing a great depth of flavor, this white from the slopes of Mount Etna doles out juicy yellow apple, peach, wild herb and savory, almost salty, mineral notes. Made with Carricante and 10% Riesling, it has racy acidity, energy and captivating mineral tension before finishing on mouthwatering notes of honeyed lemon drop candy." Wine Enthusiast

Proud single layer Sicilian in small edition from 100% Carricante. Fine bouquet of citrus fruits and apricots. On the palate a wonderfully juicy fruit paired with good structure, balanced acidity, fine minerality and appealing length. SUPERIORE.DE

Planetas Metodo Classico is an elegant brood and pure Carricante. Stimulating bouquet of yeast notes, freshly baked bread with sesame crust and fresh bright fruit, shows wonderful clarity on the palate and a fine nuance of butter, well structured and long. The perfect companion for brunch or a midnight buffet. SUPERIORE.DE

Noblesse is the very first and still extremely rare bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from Carricante, the noble autochthonous white grape of the Etna volcano. The grapes come from 20-60 year old vines that are arranged both in traditional bush vine (albarello) and in rows in the Guyot cultivation system.

Pale straw yellow with light greenish reflections. Very delicately knitted and persistent perlage, fine foam. Intense on the nose, with delicate scents of orange and lemon blossom and ripe apple. Wonderfully fresh and dry on the palate, elegant, with pleasant acidity and a beautiful aromatic, finely yeasty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Fantastic Etnakreszenz of up to 60 years old vines from small single vineyard with wonderfully balanced iodine and citrus aromas. Softly flowing on the palate, deep in the taste, the fine acidity and delicate wood note well integrated into the overall concept. SUPERIORE.DE

Fantastic Etnakreszenz from vines up to 60 years old from a small single vineyard with wonderfully balanced iodine and citrus aromas. Softly flowing on the palate, profound on the palate, the fine acidity and delicate wood note well integrated into the overall concept. SUPERIORE.DE

"This lithe, harmonious white is framed by a pleasing vibrancy that buoys notes of Jonagold apple and melon fruit, salted Marcona almond and cherry blossom as they glide across the palate." Wine Spectator

"A dense, layered white with dried apple, cooled lemon and some mineral and stone undertones. It's full and deep. Creamy, layered palate." James Suckling

Excellent the mineral Archineri from the ancient Carricante vine. With great clarity and freshness, it shows its typical aromatic profile of apple, banana. Peach and citrus fruit. Fascinatingly dense on the palate with a velvety texture, a hint of chalk and a long mineral-complex finish. Pre-Phylloxera = from vines with no roots! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, pale straw yellow. Balanced and appealing nose, opens with notes of lemon, fresh peach and sage. Starts very clear and fresh, then spreads out nicely, nice game, long and salty." Falstaff

"Lovely aromas of pear pie with light vanilla and lime undertones. Full-bodied with tight, crisp acidity and a pear-puree and sherbet aftertaste." James Suckling

A' Puddara, a pure Carricante, radiates pure energy and power. Lemon, white flowers and mineral aromas on the nose, a breathtaking elegance and class on the palate. The almost energetic, slightly salty and flowing final makes this wine simply irresistible. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, powerful greenish yellow. Exciting nose with notes of peach and flint, some fresh, crisp apple. Crisp and distinctive acidity on the palate, lots of grip, salty, echoes long." Falstaff

Complex aroma profile of dried apple, pear, chamomile, exotic fruits and ash. On the palate full of grace, dry, fruity and intense, a delicate acidity and the fine minerality give freshness. Very elegant and attractive white wine from Etna with good potential and never-ending experience factor: every sip opens new facets of this very special wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Benanti's new white comes 100% from the small vineyard (Contrada) Cavaliere. The vineyards in the municipality of Santa Maria di Licodìa develop at considerable altitudes (about 900 metres above sea level) with favourable conditions for all the indigenous varieties, both red and white berries, grown here with Guyot pruning. Here, both the Nerello and the Carricante produce wines with a well-defined structure and varietal aromas. The vines, which are about 50 years old, stand on sandy volcanic soil that is rich in minerals. The climate is alpine, low in precipitation and provides the vines with a high degree of ventilation and very large temperature differences between day and night.

straw yellow with bright green reflections. The bouquet is intense, rich, generous and delicately fruity with hints of orange blossom and ripe apple. On the palate dry, mineral, harmonious with a pleasant acidity, aromatic pressure and an interesting aftertaste of anise and almonds. SUPERIORE.DE

"A medium-bodied, crisp white with aromas of lemon zest, papaya, smoked almonds and orange sorbet. Gentle bitterness and flavors of lemon pith and pips on the palate." James Suckling

The area around the small town of Milo is the only vineyard on the Etna where Etna Bianco is allowed to be bottled as Superiore - and with good reason: only Carricante may be planted on the steep vineyard, which consists of dozens of small terraces. The vines are grown like a small tree on chestnut wood poles. The eastern exposure and the sea, which is not far away, allow the grapes to ripen late, thus achieving very constant acidity levels, resulting in a white wine of aromatic finesse and freshness that is unrivalled even on Etna. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh white from old vines with invigorating citrus scent and notes of mint, rich of tropical fruits, tight and firm, with elegant mineral note on the palate, with fine cut and high complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a lovely, viscous creaminess to the mouthfeel of this refined, light- to medium-bodied white, carrying a detailed range of Asian pear, chopped hazelnut, lime blossom and grapefruit sorbet flavors. It's vibrant and mouthwatering, with a lasting, mineral-driven finish." Wine Spectator

Giuseppe Russo cultivates part of the 12 hectares of San Lorenzo vineyards at an altitude of about 750 metres on the slopes of Etna near Randazzo. The lava flows of recent decades have created a porous soil here, rich in volcanic rock, which provides excellent drainage.

Just 1,200 bottles were filled from this first vintage. The more than 80 year old vines deliver an extremely low yield, the more complex and multi-layered is the present result. Fine saltiness, light stone fruit and a well-dosed extract sweetness flow from the glass. On the palate a good structure, the play of acids and the noticeable minerality support the subtle aromas of white peach and grapefruit. In the finish then smoky and with a nice salty note. It is best at 12°, and in a few years it will be even better! SUPERIORE.DE

Noblesse is the very first and still extremely rare bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from Carricante, the noble autochthonous white grape of the Etna volcano. The grapes come from 20-60 year old vines that are arranged both in traditional bush vine (albarello) and in rows in the Guyot cultivation system.

Pale straw yellow with light greenish reflections. Very delicately knitted and persistent perlage, fine foam. Intense on the nose, with delicate scents of orange and lemon blossom and ripe apple. Wonderfully fresh and dry on the palate, elegant, with pleasant acidity and a beautiful aromatic, finely yeasty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Fantastic Etnakreszenz of up to 60 years old vines from small single vineyard with wonderfully balanced iodine and citrus aromas. Softly flowing on the palate, deep in the taste, the fine acidity and delicate wood note well integrated into the overall concept. SUPERIORE.DE

This Carricante of up to 100 year old vines from small individual sites does not let anything get to its variety and terroir origin. Fine fruity scent, mineral and with a fresh sea breeze. Powerful, well structured, fine wood notes, balanced and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The finest Etna Bianco I have ever tasted; 100% Carricante, aged in oak with great depth of fruit; a powerful white that should drink well for another 5-7 years, but perhaps even longer." Tom Hyland, Forbes Magazine

"Cedar, citrus and botanical herb aromas shape the alluring nose. On the elegantly structured palate, vibrant acidity frames golden apple, lemon drop candy and a hint of butterscotch. It closes on a slightly honeyed mineral note." Wine Enthusiast